Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef) in Phoenix, Arizona at WHITE CHOCOLATE GRILL PHOENIX

Kitchen Manager (Salaried) – The White Chocolate Grill, Phoenix, AZ

Compensation: $82,000 – $85,000 base salary, plus quarterly bonus potential of up to 10%
Schedule: Full-time, salaried
Location: The White Chocolate Grill, Phoenix, Arizona

About Us

The White Chocolate Grill is a high-volume, scratch-kitchen restaurant serving upscale American comfort food in a polished-casual setting. Everything we serve is made in-house, from our sauces and dressings to our signature desserts. We are part of a stable, family-owned restaurant group with five locations across Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and Kansas, and we take pride in doing things the right way: real food, real hospitality, and a team that looks out for one another.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house at our Phoenix restaurant. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who has already run a high-volume scratch kitchen (minimum $120,000 weekly sales) and knows what it takes to deliver consistency, quality, and speed when the dining room is full. You will own the kitchen: the food, the people, the costs, and the culture.

What You Will Do

Lead daily kitchen operations, including line supervision, prep planning, and expediting during peak service
Uphold recipe and plating standards so every guest gets the same great dish, every time
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and develop a strong back-of-house team, from prep cooks to line cooks, food runners, servers and more
Manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory through accurate ordering, waste control, and weekly counts
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen that meets or exceeds health department and company standards
Partner with the Executive Kitchen Manager and General Manager to run smooth, coordinated shifts
Coach and hold the team accountable in a way that builds respect, not fear
Contribute to a positive, professional culture where people want to come to work

What We Are Looking For

At least 5 years of experience in a from-scratch kitchen, with a proven track record as a Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume restaurant (minimum $120,000 in weekly sales)
Strong command of scratch cooking fundamentals, recipe execution, and line management
Demonstrated success managing food and labor costs to budget
Experience hiring, training, and leading a full back-of-house team
Working knowledge of health, sanitation, and safety standards; ServSafe Manager certification or the ability to obtain it
Calm under pressure, organized, and comfortable making decisions on a busy Friday night
Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

Base salary of $82,000 to $85,000, depending on experience
Quarterly bonus program with potential of up to 10% of base salary
Health benefits available for you and your whole family, with the company paying 70% of employee-only coverage
Two weeks of paid vacation during your first two years, increasing to three weeks in your third year
The stability of a well-established, family-owned group and the opportunity to grow with us

How to Apply

If you are a scratch-kitchen leader who is ready to run a high-volume kitchen with a team that has your back, we would like to hear from you. Apply with your resume and a short note about the kitchens you have led and the volume you have managed.

The White Chocolate Grill is an equal opportunity employer.